Dwight David Eisenhower
General of the Army
Rank awarded December 20, 1944
"I cannot let this day pass
without telling the fighting
men···that my fondest boast
shall always be: I was their
fellow-soldier."
Address to the American Soldier
February 7, 1948
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Supreme Commander
Allied Expeditionary Force
World War II
February 13, 1944-July 13, 1945
"Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of
the Allied Expeditionary Force!:
You are about to embark upon
the Great Crusade."
Message to troops of the A.E.F.
June 6, 1944
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Chief of Staff
United States Army
November 19, 1945-February 7, 1948
"It is a grievous error to
forget for one second the
might and power of this
Great Republic."
Letter to Walter Bedell Smith
November 28, 1947
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
December 21, 1950-May 31, 1952
"The members of this command
are of many nations working
together···for the cause that
lies nearest our hearts today-
Statement for the British Broadcasting
Corporation series "Atlantic Alliance"
February 1, 1952
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34th President of the
United States
January 20, 1953-January 20, 1961
"The quest for peace is the
statesman's most exacting duty...
practical progress to lasting
peace is his fondest hope."
Statement on disarmament
Geneva Conference July 21, 1955
Dedicated June 15, 1985
Courtesy hmdb.org
